Indy star may get ‘serious’ about F1
Like the F1-racing duo, the 27-year-old is an Indy 500 winner and Indy Racing League champion, but so far the biggest move to formula one has passed him by.
Wheldon came close to a test deal with BMW Sauber for 2006, but he baulked at the offer because it did not guarantee him a race seat.
Since then, speculation suggests he might one day simply settle for a big-money offer in NASCAR.
''When my contract expires with (IRL team owner) Chip (Ganassi),'' Dan told the Telegraph, ''I'll take a serious look at formula one — maybe more serious than I did before.''
To the British newspaper, he admitted frustration that – despite success, fame and fortune in America – he is not often touted as a major star of formula one's future.
[Editor's Note: Does Wheldon seriously believe F1 teams are going to give a hard look at a 100% throttle oval race winner? Simply isn't going to happen – completely different driving skill required in F1. His chances are far greater in NASCAR.]